USCIS Extends COVID-19-related Flexibilities In Response To Request for Evidence

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is extending certain COVID-19-related flexibilities through Oct. 23, 2022, to assist applicants, petitioners, and requestors.

If the request or notice was issued between March 1, 2020, and Oct. 23, 2022, incl, USCIS will consider a response received within 60 calendar days after the due date before taking any action:

• Requests for Evidence;
• Continuations to Request Evidence (N-14);
• Notices of Intent to Deny;
• Notices of Intent to Revoke;
• Notices of Intent to Rescind;
• Notices of Intent to Terminate regional centers;
• Notices of Intent to Withdraw Temporary Protected Status; and
• Motions to reopen an N-400 Pursuant to 8 CFR 335.5, Receipt of Derogatory Information After Grant.

In addition, USCIS will consider a Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion, or a Form N-336, Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings (Under Section 336 of the INA), if:

• The form was filed up to 90 calendar days from the issuance of a decision made; and
• The decision was made between Nov. 1, 2021, and Oct. 23, 2022, inclusive.

The reproduced signature flexibility USCIS Announces Flexibility in Submitting Required Signatures During COVID-19 National Emergency, will become permanent policy on July 25, 2022.

Please visit USCIS Extends COVID-19-related Flexibilities for further details.